Afghanistan: Unilateral Retreat by US

THE agreement to bring peace to Afghanistan signed by the United States and the Taliban at Doha represents nothing but a unilateral retreat by the United States from Afghanistan. After invading Afghanistan and toppling the Taliban regime in October 2001, for 19 years, the United States and its NATO allies were engaged in the fruitless pursuit of subjugating the Taliban.Under President Obama, American troops were reduced to 8,400 and efforts made to equip the Afghan army to counter the Taliban forces. The civil war, which has been going on for the past few years, led to no success.

Economy Sliding into Stagnation

CHANGES in estimation methods have of late made statistics on the Indian economy increasingly bewildering; besides, whenever the statistics show the performance of the economy in a poor light, the BJP government simply suppresses them. Nothing however can suppress the fact that the Indian economy is sliding into a serious state of stagnation. The third quarter (October-December) GDP estimates which have just been released show a 4.7 per cent growth over the corresponding quarter last year, which comes on the heels of a 4.5 per cent growth in the second quarter.

A Report on the Delhi Solidarity Relief & Rehabilitation Committee

THE communal violence has led to tragic loss of lives, extensive destruction of livelihoods, homes and property. The areas where the violence took place have a large population comprising unorganised workers, working class and lower middle class households of both communities. Thousands have become victims of the violence in different ways and suffering and distress are widespread. Urgent steps are required to provide relief, rehabilitation and legal aid for the distressed people. The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) has given a call for relief fund collection to all its state units.

CITU Appeals for Relief Fund for Delhi Riot Victims

THE gruesome communal violence orchestrated by the RSS-BJP combine has led to loss of more than 44 lives, extensive destruction of homes, property and livelihoods in North East Delhi. Most of the affected belong to unorganised sector workers, migrant workers and lower middle class households from both the communities. The role of the police and the BJP government at the centre are highly condemnable. Hundreds had to flee their homes and are staying in shelter homes.

WEST BENGAL: Shah Faces Strong Protest in Kolkata

UNION home minister, Amit Shah faced strong protest in his visit to Kolkata on March 1. Thousands of protestors came out in the street to shout him “Go back Amit Shah”, holding him responsible for planned violence in Delhi. As Shah landed in airport, protests began then and there. Hundreds rallied outside the gates of airport with black flags, black balloons and poster. CPI(M) and Left mass organisations took the lead in the demonstration. All the way to city, Shah had to witness protests in street corners.

Jai Bhim a new recital Katha in Kanpur

KANPUR Dehat district is just a few kilometers from Kanpur city, with its factories—though many of them are closed—and its malls and urban glitz. Kanpur city can lead people to believe, sometimes, that we have reached the 21st century. Kanpur can also breed the realisation of still being in the 20th century. And it has places, which can take us back to the 19th century. But yes, overall, the winds of the 21st century have started blowing in Kanpur.It is after you leave the city limits and enter the countryside that the previous centuries surround you on all sides.

People’s War and Quit India Movement

THE Communist Party had come out in opposition against the Second World War which broke out in September 1939. The Party called upon the people in India to oppose the war and take the lead in launching struggles against the harsh economic conditions resulting from the war.

Red Book Day Marked in Tamil Nadu

THE “Red Book Day” of reading the Communist Manifesto generated great enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu and it will not be an exaggeration to say that it has been a great success. Events were organised to mark the day in 1,800 to 2,000 centers all over Tamil Nadu.After the initiation by LeftWord, the publisher Bharathi Puthakalayam in Tamil Nadu took many commendable steps to lay the ground for this event. The target of 10,000 reading events and sale of 1,00,000 copies of the Manifesto was fixed. In order to make it possible a fresh translation in Tamil was planned.

Hold Justice Muralidhar’s Transfer in Abeyance

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on February 27THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) notes with concern the midnight transfer of Justice S Muralidhar to Punjab and Haryana High Court from his present position as the third senior most judge of the Delhi High Court.This transfer is part of a recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium, which was protested against by the Delhi High Court Bar Association for well-argued judicial-administrative considerations.

Delhi Riots: Police Has Failed; Call in the Army

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on February 26THE Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its deep concern and anguish over the communal violence which has engulfed North East Delhi in the past three days. 20 people have lost their lives and hundreds injured due to attacks by gangs of men who were bent upon creating communal clashes. That many of those who have died and were injured suffered gunshot wounds indicates the role of anti-social and criminal elements.

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